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A6 HJL

2000 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

94,009 mi
Last recorded94,009 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Golf98,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 HJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 94,009 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 93,256 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to fuel filter.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

N/S/F outer sill corroded and holed.

N/S/F tyre worn to 2 mm and worn smooth on inner edge.

O/S outer sill corroded.

O/S/F outer and inner sills/ floor area corroded and holed, but not within 30 cm of any prescribed area.

O/S/F tyre worn to 2.5 mm and worn smooth on inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight play O/S/F and N/S/F wheel bearings.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 93,256 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to fuel filter.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

N/S/F outer sill corroded and holed.

N/S/F tyre worn to 2 mm and worn smooth on inner edge.

O/S outer sill corroded.

O/S/F outer and inner sills/ floor area corroded and holed, but not within 30 cm of any prescribed area.

O/S/F tyre worn to 2.5 mm and worn smooth on inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight play O/S/F and N/S/F wheel bearings.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 90,923 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Sep 2022 87,444 miles

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Oct 2021 85,039 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2021 85,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 81,598 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 11 Sep 2020 81,312 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 76,822 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Slight exhaust blow from the rear section

Pass 28 Sep 2018 73,219 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 73,218 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 70,663 miles

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts.

Fail 1 Jun 2017 70,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (tie rod) (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts.

Pass 19 May 2016 67,744 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack ball joint has slight play.

Fail 19 May 2016 67,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Steering rack ball joint has slight play.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 64,853 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,389 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine man. light on

Pass 21 May 2013 58,925 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 May 2013 58,925 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 55,463 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 55,463 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 48,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 45,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,636 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,428 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 38,483 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 36,063 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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A6 HJL is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 98,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 HJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A6 HJL is a 2000 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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